Ajayi Crowther University
A.C.U. | |
 | |
| Motto | Latin: Scentia Probitas |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Knowledge with Probity" |
| Established | 2005 |
| Chancellor | Tunde Afolabi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Management Science, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education |
| Location | , , 7°50′59″N 3°56′55″E / 7.8498°N 3.9485°E |
| Colours | Blue, White and Gold[1] |
| Website | http://acu.edu.ng/ |
  Location within Nigeria | |
Ajayi Crowther University (also known as ACU) is a private, faith-based university located in Oyo State, Nigeria.[2][3]
The university is named after Samuel Ajayi Crowther.[4]
History
Ajayi Crowther University, was founded as a CMS Training Institution in Abeokuta in 1853. It relocated from Lagos to Oyo in 1920. It is owned by the Anglican Church in Nigeria - christened Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.[5][6]
Initially, ACU was a Grade II Teachers' Certificate college. St. Andrews College, Oyo started a Divinity Course from 1910 to 1942. Ownership transitioned from the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion to government control in 1977. It became an NCE campus in 1980 and a College of Education in 1985.
St. Andrews College became a university on September 7, 1999, with the Church of Nigeria approving SACOBA's proposal. Ajayi Crowther University was established on the premises of the former St. Andrews College. The university obtained its license on January 7, 2005, from the National Universities Commission.[7]
Leadership
Ajayi Crowther University appointed Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as its 5th Vice Chancellor.[8][9]
Notable alumni
- Jumoke Odetola, Nigerian actress
- Adeniyi Drumz, Nigerian drummer
- Lekan KingKong, Nigerian content creator and entrepreneur
References
- ↑ "University Logo". Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
Blue, white and gold. The blue colour signifies love of humanity and the white, peace, while gold denotes treasure.
- ↑ "Olanipekun Becomes New Pro-Chancellor Of Ajayi Crowther Varsity". Leadership. 7 April 2014. Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ↑ Araromi, Maxwell O (2013-10-31). "Attitudes of Undergraduate Students to the Study of French Language as a General Study Course in Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria". Studies in Literature and Language. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ↑ "Historical Background - Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo". 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ↑ "10 Facts About Ajayi Crowther University".
- ↑ "List of Courses Offered at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo". ulearngo.com. 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ "Historical Background - Ajayi Crowther University | A faith-based University in Nigeria". 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (2025-10-02). "Ajayi Crowther varsity VC unveils 10-point vision for growth". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Ajia, Jide (2025-07-08). "Ajayi Crowther varsity gets first female vice-chancellor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-26.